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M19.242

Billable

Secondary osteoarthritis, left hand

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Wear and tear arthritis of the left hand that developed as a result of another condition or injury.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies the left hand; use M19.241 for right hand and M19.249 for unspecified
  • •Link this diagnosis to the causative condition in the medical record for complete documentation

Code Hierarchy

└M19Other and unspecified osteoarthritis└M19.2Secondary osteoarthritis of other joints└M19.24Secondary osteoarthritis, hand└M19.242Secondary osteoarthritis, left hand
└M19.242Secondary osteoarthritis, left hand

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